FAA chief quit on Jan. 20 after Elon Musk told him to resign
FAA chief quit on Jan. 20 after Elon Musk told him to resign
www.thedailybeast.com FAA Chief Quit on Jan. 20 After Elon Musk Told Him to Resign
Michael Whitaker had only been in the role for a year but the SpaceX chief accused him of “harassment.”
Summary
FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker resigned on Jan. 20, leaving the agency leaderless amid a major aviation crisis.
His departure followed months of clashes with Elon Musk, who criticized the FAA for imposing $600,000 in fines on SpaceX and called for Whitaker’s resignation.
Musk accused the FAA of obstructing space exploration.
Whitaker's exit comes as the FAA faces air traffic controller shortages and a major runway collision investigation.
